palatine gland

noun

Any of numerous small mucous glands in the palate opening into the mouth.

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Meanings

nounpalatine gland (plural palatine glands)

plural palatine glands

  1. anatomyAny of numerous small mucous glands in the palate opening into the mouth.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 顎腺 /颚腺, 腭腺
  • 顎腺 /颚腺mucous gland in the palate
  • 腭腺 (è xiàn)mucous gland in the palate
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Chicago

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